Jobs · OTHR · New Jersey

Customer Service Authorization Technician

Choice Home Warranty · Edison, NJ · 1 mo ago
On-siteOTHRFull-time

Choice Home Warranty is seeking technically minded candidates to join the Authorizations Team. This role is ideal for individuals with hands‑on trade experience who want to transition into a stable office environment with long‑term career growth opportunities. The position works directly with field technicians to diagnose system failures and determine warranty coverage eligibility, offering a way to move out of field work into a role with advancement potential and stability. The role is on‑site at all times.

Responsibilities

  • Review and assess warranty claims against policy terms to determine coverage eligibility while ensuring accurate and compliant resolutions.
  • Communicate warranty contract verbiage confidently and accurately to service providers.
  • Examine warranty contracts and work with service providers to determine if service requests and/or repairs are covered under the warranty agreement.
  • Provide service providers with accurate determinations regarding item failures and coverage decisions.
  • Ensure repair costs remain within company pricing guidelines.
  • Negotiate with third‑party vendors to reduce claim costs while maintaining service quality standards.
  • Manage a high volume of claims efficiently while meeting performance and productivity goals.
  • Communicate vendor and repair professional concerns, including pricing trends and industry‑related issues, to the Vendor Relations Team.
  • Educate service providers on company service expectations and procedures.
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation throughout the claims process.

Requirements

  • 1–2 years of trade experience in Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Appliance Repair, Automotive Repair, or Computer Repair.
  • Entry‑level candidates who have graduated from a Technical School will also be strongly considered.
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Strong computer proficiency and typing skills.
  • Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Proven ability to manage high claim volume and meet performance expectations.

Benefits

  • Get out of the cold/heat and off your feet — no physical wear and tear.
  • Guaranteed 40‑hour work week.
  • Steady bi‑weekly paycheck.
  • No overnight shifts — office closes at 9 PM.
  • No on‑call responsibilities.
  • No travel required.
  • Casual work environment.
  • Career advancement opportunities.
  • Medical benefits.
  • Paid vacation.

Schedule

11:30 PM – 8:00 PM during the week (No Exceptions), 4 days during the week with one weekend day.

Our mission is to provide property owners with peace of mind by offering a high‑quality, easy, and affordable way to protect their most valuable asset – their home. We connect licensed, certified technicians with homeowners experiencing failures in systems, appliances, or household items covered by our service agreement.

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